By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 1 February 2026 - Nyanza is taking a hard stance.
The region’s multi-agency security team is set to intensify a crackdown on illicit alcohol and drugs starting this February.
Peddlers have been put on notice: stop trading illegally, or face the long arm of the law.
Nyanza Region Commissioner Ms Florah Mworoa said the move comes on the heels of President Ruto’s nationwide fight against drug and alcohol abuse.
“Trade in illicit drugs and alcohol is a major concern in our region. We are rolling out a multi-agency security team to conduct a thorough crackdown beginning this month,” she said.
The Commissioner praised NACADA for its tireless efforts but made it clear that the crackdown will leave no stone unturned.
“The net will catch both big and small fish destroying livelihoods, especially of the youth,” she said.
Mworoa also assured Nyanza residents of enhanced security this year. She pointed out that gang activity and public terror have been on the decline, thanks to strong collaboration between security teams, community policing, and political leadership.
Speaking during Kisumu’s end-of-year celebration at Kisumu Central Police Department, Mworoa lauded the police and local communities for keeping peace during former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s funeral and body viewing in up Kisumu and Siaya counties. The calm and order observed, she said, was a testament to sustained engagement between security agencies and the public.
Cs interior Kipchumba Murkomen has repeatedly urged county governments and law enforcement agencies to act decisively against traffickers, emphasizing that the fight is critical to safeguarding Kenya’s youth. “Illicit alcohol and drugs destroy not only lives but entire communities. Leaders at all levels must ensure that enforcement is relentless and visible,” Murkomen said in a recent statement.
Joining the national drive, interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo of the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government has also been ardent in pushing for stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns. Omollo has highlighted the need for multi-agency coordination, insisting that policing alone is not enough. “The fight against drugs and illicit brew requires collaboration, intelligence, and continuous monitoring. We are committed to ensuring that Nyanza, like other regions, becomes a safe space for families and businesses,” he stated.
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The emphasis on teamwork is central to Nyanza’s approach. The multi-agency team will operate with combined resources from police, provincial administration, and NACADA. Intelligence-led operations will focus on known hotspots, targeting both large-scale traffickers and small-scale street peddlers.
Residents have welcomed the initiative, expressing relief that authorities are taking decisive action. The crackdown is expected to curb the growing trade in illegal alcohol, which has been linked to accidents, health crises, and criminal activity. Young people, in particular, are expected to benefit as enforcement limits the availability of intoxicants that often lead to addiction and social decay.
The message from the region is clear: Nyanza is shifting into high gear in its fight against illicit drugs and alcohol.
With strong backing from interior CS Murkomen and PS Dr Omollo, along with the active engagement of regional commissioners and local police, the crackdown is poised to be comprehensive, sustained, and relentless.
For the people of Nyanza, the warning could not be more direct: the days of unchecked drug peddling and illicit brewing are numbered. The machinery is in motion, and both the big fish and the small players will be brought to account.
Nyanza is sending a bold signal—lawlessness will no longer be tolerated, and the future of the youth, families, and businesses will take precedence. The crackdown is coming, and the region is ready.
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